Falling Trend of Rates Predates Coronavirus Outbreak! Worst Yet To Come for Dry Bulk?
Platts index data shows that the rate decline clearly predates the coronavirus.
Base spot rates have actually bounced up off the bottom during the outbreak.
Too early to predict when Capesizes will recover.
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IMO To Implement New Measures Curbing GHG Emissions
IMO to discuss about measures to reduce GHG emissions next month. Ships will likely have to comply with new global emissions-cutting measures as early as 2022.
IMO member states are aiming to agree...
Frankenstein Microplastics Engulfing the Planet As We Struggle To Detect Them!
Microplastic detection is the primary hurdle towards a plastic-free world.
Plastic doesn't contain life-related structures making them impossible to detect by modern molecular biology methods.
This Frankenstein plastic monster engulfing the planet needs...
Arab Coalition “Foils Attack” on Oil Tanker
Arab coalition foils attempt to attack an oil tanker in Arabian Sea.
Four boats attempted to attack the ship and trigger an explosion.
One of the boats used for the explosion was unmanned...
Seafarers Campaign for ‘Ladder Safety’, Write Letter, After Pilot Ladder Death
Following the death of a New York pilot back in December 2019, the American Pilots' Association on behalf of around 1.200 American ship pilots, recently conducted a letter to the US State Pilotage Authorities...
How To Test the Stability & Compatibility of Fuels With VLSFOs
Viswa Lab in its latest technical report has put forward a detailed analysis of the 2020 compliant fuel issues. The white paper highlights critical areas of concern with new VLSFO stability and compatibility. Here''s...
[FAQ] Global Burden of Coronavirus, 80 Countries Affected!
The latest report by Reuters has put forward the extent of the coronavirus outbreak and highlights how devastating and far-reaching are the consequences.
Here's a look at how it has encapsulated the globe.
Coronavirus Global Scenario...
Special Cruise for Leaplings Birthday Celebrations!
Leap day 'Babies' get to celebrate their birthday only once every four years. Nina, to mark her sweet 16 in leap years, celebrated in a cruise enroute Bahamas accompanied with a bunch of leaplings,...
[Watch] Award Recognizes Lloyd’s Register’s Fuel Testing Efforts!
SAFETY4SEA announced that Lloyd’s Register FOBAS has received the 2020 GREEN4SEA Clean Shipping Award.
The prestigious award ceremony was sponsored by ERMA FIRST S.A.. The ceremony successfully concluded on March 3rd at Yacht Club of Greece...
Top Shipping Company Officials Say What They Want To Change in Shipping!
A recent Safety4Sea article published covered the last SAFETY4SEA London Forum. The key safety and green challenges for shipping, emissions reduction measures and ways to enhance the safety of seafarers and navigation were discussed.
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